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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

A comprehensive guide to Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$63,645 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Comparable to national median earnings

Top Paying State

California

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
CA
CaliforniaCompact: No
$90,530Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board5 yearsDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: Yes
$85,340Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
CT
ConnecticutCompact: Yes
$81,220Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
NY
New YorkCompact: Pending
$80,750Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
MA
MassachusettsCompact: Yes
$78,820Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
OR
OregonCompact: No
$78,320Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
Showing 1-6 of 50 states